A pro-Israel rally in Newton, Massachusetts, turned violent Thursday when a passerby was shot by demonstrator Scott Hayes during a scuffle. Hayes, now arrested and charged, attempted to aid the injured man, who faces life-threatening injuries, sparking increased security and widespread concern.

Boar's Head is permanently closing its Jarratt, Virginia plant after a deadly listeria outbreak linked to its liverwurst resulted in nine deaths and 57 hospitalizations across 18 states. The USDA is investigating, and Boar's Head is boosting its food safety protocols, including appointing a new chief food safety officer.

Palworld, the hit game dubbed 'Pokemon with guns,' has grossed over $70 million since its $30 launch and remains a top-100 Steam title. Developer Pocketpair confirmed it won't shift to a free-to-play model, focusing instead on premium DLC and community-driven updates.

A new blood test with up to 98% accuracy could revolutionize ALS diagnosis, cutting the current 12-month timeline significantly. Developed by Brain Chemistry Labs, it identifies an 'ALS fingerprint' from microRNA sequences, potentially available within 24 months.

Fei-Fei Li, the 'godmother of AI,' has launched World Labs, a billion-dollar startup aimed at enhancing AI's understanding of 3D environments, securing $230M in funding. The firm, backed by top investors, seeks to revolutionize AI's spatial reasoning, impacting fields from augmented reality to robotics.

Apple has voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against Israeli spyware maker NSO Group, citing concerns over exposing sensitive security data. Filed nearly three years ago, the case was dropped in a federal court on September 13, 2024, highlighting Apple's prioritization of user security over prolonged legal battles.

During a Jane's Addiction concert in Boston on Friday the 13th, lead singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro's on-stage altercation abruptly ended the show. Tensions had been high, and the incident raises concerns about the band's future, with no official comment from their representatives yet.

Recent advancements in Eddy Current Testing (ECT) have significantly improved defect detection in carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs), crucial for aerospace and automotive safety. Enhanced high-frequency probes and innovative coil configurations, combined with numerical simulations, have achieved detection accuracies over 99%, marking a substantial leap in non-destructive testing capabilities.

On September 13, 2024, Fortinet confirmed a data breach involving unauthorized access to 440GB of customer data from its Microsoft SharePoint server. The hacker, 'Fortibitch,' leaked sensitive information after Fortinet refused to pay a ransom, affecting less than 0.3% of its customers. Fortinet has engaged forensic experts and notified law enforcement, while reassuring stakeholders that its operations and services remain unaffected.

Urban greening is identified as a key strategy to mitigate extreme heat's health impacts as cities like Austin and Miami innovate with heat resilience initiatives. The U.S. Forest Service's $1 billion allocation for urban forestry underscores the urgency, emphasizing community engagement in greening projects for long-term success.